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Model

D A N I

Posts: 4627

Little Rock, Arkansas, US

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

No, sorry  I just glanced at your profile text and I thought you were saying something about not wanting to do nude anymore. blurry photos make me leave, so I didn't really read it.

The blurry photo on my profile was for the people that kept asking me what my natural hair looked like. I haven't been natural since the 11th grade.

Jun 09 13 09:43 am Link

Model

2442993

Posts: 375

London, England, United Kingdom

i'd love to know:)

Jun 09 13 09:49 am Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I want this to be open for everyone to jump in and do each others top list. so if you join then try to do at least one other, but not the one that did you, to keep it fair.

Jun 09 13 12:15 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Egle Damulyte wrote:
i'd love to know:)

you know what your doing, Great port!

very compelling, you should enter it in Pick of the day, I think you have a winning shot.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121125/05/50b221a186f9e_m.jpg

the other smoking shot is better. cut this.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130609/09/51b4b0ffb52f3_m.jpg

and cut this.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120806/09/501ff016280da_m.jpg

Jun 09 13 12:38 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

sam kelly brender wrote:
Hit me with constructive criticism and honesty

All the photos look like cellphone snapshots. I suggest doing a search for a good photog in your area and contact them for TF, look at the quality of the photos, is it properly exposed and sharp and can they shoot your style?

Jun 11 13 09:59 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Beth Chambers wrote:
I'd love to hear your opinion smile

Hi Beth, sorry for taking so long. I think these are your strongest.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130603/10/51acd21336e71_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120416/03/4f8bee3eabcbf_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120426/23/4f9a414a200f9_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120927/09/50648549acd25_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130304/01/5134658c3a1bb_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120927/09/5064851418945_m.jpg

"However, I do not shoot nude so please respect my boundaries. Thanks for understanding."

You should take out the nude shot then..

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120731/16/50186c5b4e50b_m.jpg

you have so many comments about how great your expression is here, but I don't see it.. you should cut it, in my professional expert option : ), I guess I could be wrong.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130114/15/50f49ae87c8fe_m.jpg

cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130530/12/51a7aa2938705_m.jpg

Jun 12 13 08:07 pm Link

Model

Carlysle M

Posts: 11

Seattle, Washington, US

Sure why not

Jun 12 13 08:30 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Carlysle McNaught wrote:
Sure why not

You only have 4 shots...  do a search for photog in your area.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/education/m … t-shooting

Jun 12 13 08:39 pm Link

Model

Carlysle M

Posts: 11

Seattle, Washington, US

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

You only have 4 shots...  do a search for photog in your area.

https://www.modelmayhem.com/education/m … t-shooting

Should have more soon from the photoshoot I just did

Jun 12 13 08:45 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

you know what your doing, Great port!

very compelling, you should enter it in Pick of the day, I think you have a winning shot.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121125/05/50b221a186f9e_m.jpg

the other smoking shot is better. cut this.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130609/09/51b4b0ffb52f3_m.jpg

and cut this.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120806/09/501ff016280da_m.jpg

Your port looks great now!

Jun 15 13 08:54 pm Link

Model

Dimitrius C

Posts: 236

Gary, Indiana, US

I am game smile

Jun 15 13 09:21 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Dimitrius C wrote:
I am game smile

You have a strong professional portfolio with a good range of images. if you want to reduce, here's my take.


is this new? I see a only a few comments, but I think it's much better than..
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130615/20/51bd2c5963231_m.jpg

this one. I would cut this, but a lot of people seem to like it.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081108/12/4915d1348ad36_m.jpg

this is a great action shot of you but the the background wires make it look like your shoes are untied.  is there another one you could use? or photoshop out the wires.  You should do some more action shots too.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080529/12/483ed70f099d7_m.jpg

keep this and cut the other underwear shots.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130516/17/51957c6f6918b_m.jpg


cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080527/13/483c49d7cf130_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/070724/15/46a66278bd472_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090731/14/4a7363adab1e1_m.jpg

Jun 15 13 10:11 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

What do people think about photos with tons of comments and lists?  should I still say to cut them?

Jun 15 13 10:20 pm Link

Model

W I L L O W

Posts: 344

Portland, Oregon, US

I want a turn!!!

Jun 16 13 09:26 am Link

Model

Dimitrius C

Posts: 236

Gary, Indiana, US

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

You have a strong professional portfolio with a good range of images. if you want to reduce, here's my take.


is this new? I see a only a few comments, but I think it's much better than..
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130615/20/51bd2c5963231_m.jpg

this one. I would cut this, but a lot of people seem to like it.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081108/12/4915d1348ad36_m.jpg

this is a great action shot of you but the the background wires make it look like your shoes are untied.  is there another one you could use? or photoshop out the wires.  You should do some more action shots too.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080529/12/483ed70f099d7_m.jpg

keep this and cut the other underwear shots.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130516/17/51957c6f6918b_m.jpg


cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080527/13/483c49d7cf130_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/070724/15/46a66278bd472_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090731/14/4a7363adab1e1_m.jpg

Thank you for the feedback. smile

Jun 16 13 09:38 am Link

Model

Mrs Foxy

Posts: 4520

Waterford, Wisconsin, US

Let me know:)

Jun 16 13 09:42 am Link

Model

Mrs Foxy

Posts: 4520

Waterford, Wisconsin, US

Dennis Zeitz wrote:
What do people think about photos with tons of comments and lists?  should I still say to cut them?

Everyone's opinion on a photo is different, just because it has a ton of lists doesn't mean it's their best. Example: If you have had a photo on your port for a while it may have way more comments than ones that are newer,but the newer shot may be WAYY better.
I deleted some of the shots that have tons of comments and lists because they just weren't up to par with the rest of my port

Jun 16 13 09:44 am Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Foxy wrote:

Everyone's opinion on a photo is different, just because it has a ton of lists doesn't mean it's their best. Example: If you have had a photo on your port for a while it may have way more comments than ones that are newer,but the newer shot may be WAYY better.
I deleted some of the shots that have tons of comments and lists because they just weren't up to par with the rest of my port

ok thanks!
and remember people, you have to do what you feel is right for your portfolio.
this is only my professional expert opinion : )

Jun 16 13 04:28 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

W I L L O W wrote:
I want a turn!!!

I feel you were let down by the photography. I would love to see some of your commercial work.  You should look for better photographers to work with on portfolio shots, spend some time searching and looking at their work. find someone who will agree to not put giant watermarks across the image.

This really will be cutting to the bone!  keep these and cut everything else.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130522/18/519d6dc6bd996_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130417/22/516f84460b958_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130422/10/51756cb412ab9_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130508/11/518a989ddf72f_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130427/10/517c04bac2397_m.jpg
this will motivate you to get new shots.
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if you don't cut everything else, at least cut these..

this is so out of place from the rest of the port. cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100514/12/4beda7684c0aa_m.jpg

Cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100911/21/4c8c5aa909b6e_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121031/00/5090d70ad3a2b_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130509/10/518bda8fe175e_m.jpg

Jun 16 13 05:03 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Mrs Foxy wrote:
Let me know:)

You should really take the panty drop photo off your profile, If I was looking to hire someone that would make me hit NEXT without even looking at the port.

65 is too many so I can't go through them all.  these are what I think are the best.

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130416/23/516e477ae5899_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110801/20/4e376cc5737c0_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120215/19/4f3c7403e5fc4_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110502/18/4dbf607d0d770_m.jpg

Jun 16 13 05:34 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

I would love some tags and comments on my portfolio!!  : )

Jun 16 13 05:37 pm Link

Model

Julia Steel

Posts: 2474

Sylvania, Ohio, US

me please, thanks so much!

Jun 16 13 05:40 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Caustic Disco wrote:
me please, thanks so much!

You've got some great shots!  but 72 is too many, try to cut at least 25, also you should setup a folder for the bondage.

love this! 
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120523/13/4fbd472c19546_m.jpg

start by cutting this, and let me know when you've reduced and organized it. 
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28590933

Jun 16 13 06:40 pm Link

Model

Julia Steel

Posts: 2474

Sylvania, Ohio, US

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

You've got some great shots!  but 72 is too many, try to cut at least 25, also you should setup a folder for the bondage.

love this! 
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120523/13/4fbd472c19546_m.jpg

start by cutting this, and let me know when you've reduced and organized it. 
https://www.modelmayhem.com/portfolio/pic/28590933

thanks so much! if you have any suggestions of any more to cut please let me know, I know my port's hefty! lol

Jun 16 13 07:39 pm Link

Jun 16 13 09:44 pm Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

I know I have too many photos.

Jun 16 13 10:01 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
I know I have too many photos.

ya but you are awesome.
cut all but these 3   : )

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120505/22/4fa60af832051_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120113/18/4f10e6c7b2793_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121119/11/50aa8d941a20f_m.jpg

Jun 16 13 11:13 pm Link

Model

K Joan

Posts: 220

Orlando, Florida, US

I'd like to know your opinion!

Jun 17 13 05:09 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

WithAmour  wrote:
I'd like to know your opinion!

I find it hard to believe 8 years modeling. you should search for some good photographers that will do TF, in your area. there are lots who shoot TF but you won't get what you need unless you pick carefully. I had a look through your photogs and Greg Coleman is the one I would recommend. 

what kind of modeling do you want to be doing? it's not clear from your port..


Cut

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130104/08/50e708ff45a19_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130104/08/50e708d578cdc_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130617/16/51bf9ed763be8_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130104/08/50e708ec85b5d_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100615/18/4c1822368bb25_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121101/14/5092ee178abb1_m.jpg

Jun 17 13 05:56 pm Link

Photographer

Jorge Kreimer

Posts: 3716

San Cristóbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico

Dennis Zeitz wrote:

ya but you are awesome.
cut all but these 3   : )

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120505/22/4fa60af832051_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120113/18/4f10e6c7b2793_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121119/11/50aa8d941a20f_m.jpg

Ha! When you said "to the bone" you weren't kidding!
How about a more moderate perspective?

Jun 17 13 05:59 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Jorge Kreimer wrote:
How about a more moderate perspective?

well I've been shooting high-end fashion/glamor for 27 years and I only have 4 good shots. ; )
BTW I would love some comments!!

190 is kind of unmanageable,  what if we set a goal of.. let say 80?

One thing you could try is to put all the images on screen at once as tiny thumbnails, then stand back and see which ones grab your attention, keep those. Then look full screen at each one that didn't, and see if there is any emotional reaction. if not cut it. 

pick out your 80 best shots, and see how it looks.

Jun 17 13 06:57 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Anyone else want a turn?

Jun 20 13 09:39 pm Link

Model

Paige Thomley

Posts: 573

West Bend, Wisconsin, US

Bring it on!

Jun 20 13 09:53 pm Link

Photographer

MMS Photography

Posts: 6

Salwā', Hawallī, Kuwait

Please let me know your opinion , thanks

Jun 20 13 10:09 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Paige Thomley wrote:
Bring it on!

here's a start, try cutting about 20 more.
btw something about the tone of your profile makes it sounds like you could be difficult to work with.  just saying..

Great!
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130514/15/5192bfca7ad2a_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091223/21/4b3301a6d60b7_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130620/13/51c3662dee5dd_m.jpg

have you got any other pose from this shoot?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/091223/21/4b33020305b34_m.jpg


cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121125/23/50b3175d44c8c_m.jpg

cut!
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/1 … e9356f.jpg

Jun 23 13 07:06 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

MMS Photography wrote:
Please let me know your opinion , thanks

Needs work, cut a lot!

CUT, too ORANGE, whats up with the white balance?
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081118/03/4922769e1d3dc_m.jpg

this shot is ruined by the bad retouch on the eyes, they look milky or something.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090712/23/4a5adaa11a8f7_m.jpg

again here, the pupil should be black not grey
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090519/09/4a12df3155a94_m.jpg

what's going on? the whole image has great contrast except the eyes, did you lighten them in Photoshop? or shooting in white room?
black hair on black background doesn't work and try not to crop hands in half. good exposure, concept & model, overall this is really close to being a great shot! 
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110214/19/4d59f2c753bf8_m.jpg


cut
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110217/10/4d5d6f7edcd82_m.jpg

Jun 23 13 07:30 pm Link

Model

Nicki Micki

Posts: 270

Charleston, South Carolina, US

Okay big_smile

Jun 23 13 07:39 pm Link

Photographer

KEKnight

Posts: 1876

Cumming, Georgia, US

To the bone?

Jun 23 13 07:44 pm Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Nicki Micki wrote:
Okay big_smile

Great shot. who took this? see if they will take more.. and cut everything else.
If I saw this one shot I would hire you, if I saw the others I wouldn't, you need a photog who can get the best out of you.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130220/19/512597ec7f468_m.jpg

try a search in your area for photogs who TF and pick a good one, a quick seach turned up these as possible:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/585061
https://www.modelmayhem.com/1877442


cut, your hand makes your neck looks odd.
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/130622/20/51c670243fab0_m.jpg

Jun 24 13 07:46 am Link

Photographer

Dennis Zeitz

Posts: 98

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

KEKnight wrote:
To the bone?

Here, like this, cut everything else, and BAM! you have a killer portfolio.


https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/121110/14/509edc4988162_m.jpg

wow!
https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/120318/06/4f65e0d2dc959_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/111013/20/4e97b32d8b0cd_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/110528/05/4de0e9625a6f6_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/101015/05/4cb849665a457_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/100530/08/4c028075a4337_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/081230/08/495a4cd7428fb_m.jpg

https://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/080515/13/482c6f85663a2_m.jpg

Jun 24 13 07:55 am Link